He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary 'Betsy' S. Townsend; brother, Ronald J. Townsend; son in law, Aaron C. Haynes; and his parents Daniel L. Townsend and Ruby B. Townsend.
He is survived by his son, Daniel S. (wife Lea) Townsend; daughter, Kelley E. Haynes; grandchildren, Spencer W. Townsend, Garrett M. Townsend, and Savannah E. Haynes; and sisters, Margaret D. Townsend and Barbara R. Ellis.
A private family gathering will be announced at a later date.
